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Talks about Himalayan ecology and traditional culture of 'Kannaura' tribe of Himalayas.

[Zed.tells @Zed_Tells]

Are disasters mandatory to rethink the environmental impact of an unrestrained and unplanned development?

#aQuestionEveryonMustAsk

Similarities between #Kinnaur and
#Joshimath

#read 👇

https://t.co/0TVq9VJwM1

[atulsati joshimath @atulsati1]

Teesta 3 HEP reservoir was reportedly full when the flood hit, magnifying impacts as the water from the lake came down

It is time we hold financial institutions responsible for the projects they fund #DontDamHimalaya

#StandWithSikkim

[Achyutam Khajuria @AchyutamKhajur2]

Jalpaiguri district in West Bengal has also reported the recovery of 40 bodies downstream of the Teesta River

Sikkim flood disaster demands transparency, accountability, and immediate corrective actions #DontDamHimalaya

#StandWithSikkim

[ameet singh @ameetgsingh]

Roads beyond Mangan in North Sikkim remain cut off

Let us work towards more robust and effective safeguards #DontDamHimalaya

#StandWithSikkim

[Youth for Himalaya @Himalayan_Youth]

Damages were recorded in four districts, sweeping away 13 bridges and affecting over 60,000 people in total

Devastation caused by development disasters should be declared a national disaster & a relief package should be issued

#StandWithSikkim

[Let India Breathe || #StandWithManipur|| @LetIndBreathe]

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#DontDamHimalaya @narendramodi
@PSTamangGolay

#StandWithSikkim

[Sumit Mahar #NoMoreDirtyHydro @SumitMahar]

A total of 105 people are missing: 63 individuals are missing in Pakyong, 20 in Gangtok, 16 in Mangan & 6 in Namchi

An independent inquiry should be conducted into the negligence in the safety system of dams and bridges.

#StandWithSikkim

[Zed.tells @Zed_Tells]

Understanding the root causes is crucial to prevent such disasters in the future #DontDamHimalaya

There is an urgent need of air support in the completely disconnected parts of Sikkim, for rescue and relief work

#StandWithSikkim

[Zed.tells @Zed_Tells]

The Scroll article sheds light on why locals opposed dams in the Himalayas for years #DontDamHimalaya

Let us rally for a reassessment of such projects to protect our fragile ecosystems #DontDamHimalaya

#StandWithSikkim

[Zed.tells @Zed_Tells]

Scientists say the risk of GLOFs occurring in Sikkim is well known, but mitigative action has not been consistent

There is an urgent need of air support in the completely disconnected parts of Sikkim, for rescue and relief work

#StandWithSikkim

[Zed.tells @Zed_Tells]

Teesta 3 HEP reservoir was reportedly full when the flood hit, magnifying impacts as the water from the lake came down

The MOEF panel concerns about small hydro projects cannot be ignored #DontDamHimalaya

#StandWithSikkim

[Zed.tells @Zed_Tells]

Jalpaiguri district in West Bengal has also reported the recovery of 40 bodies downstream of the Teesta River

It is time to reassess the cost of unchecked development on our environment #DontDamHimalaya

#StandWithSikkim

[Zed.tells @Zed_Tells]

ITBP reported 56 people were rescued: 52 men & 4 women in North Sikkim Chungthang that was one of the worst-hit areas

The aftermath of the Sikkim flood reveals the vulnerabilities of our current dam safety measures

#StandWithSikkim

[Youth for Himalaya @Himalayan_Youth]

🚨 Join our virtual press conference on the Sikkim Floods and hydropower dams in the Himalaya!

📅 Date: Oct 12, 2023
🕢 Time: 07:30 PM

Agenda:
🌊 Sikkim Floods: Tragic Overview
💡 Dam Impact: Unveiling the Connection
🔍 Expert Insights & Analysis
🗣 Q&A Session

[Zed.tells @Zed_Tells]

Zedtells #archive is expanding. With the #community we were able to retrieve #kinnauri #songs recorded back in 80s on homemade audio cassettes by singer Mayum and instrumentalist Satish. Check out
https://t.co/fJUeqkofR7

[Youth for Himalaya @Himalayan_Youth]

Indigenous leaders & activists from J&k, HP, UK, Sikkim, Assam & other states along the Himalayan belt said that the amendment threatens life and livelihood of several communities and opens up pristine forests for unbridled commercial exploitation.  
https://t.co/uCtOkXvaSJ

[Youth for Himalaya @Himalayan_Youth]

The FCA 2023 violates the #ForestRightsAct and the fundamental rights of millions of forest dwelling people, it must be scrapped  #SaveIndianForests #ScrapForestConservationAmendmentBill2023 @pmoindia @moefcc

[Youth for Himalaya @Himalayan_Youth]

@Himalayan_Youth hosted an online press conference on July 22, 2023! Eminent speakers from diverse backgrounds came together to discuss the controversial #FCABill2023 & its potential impacts on the Himalayan region. #YouthForHimalaya #ProtectTheHimalaya

[Zed.tells @Zed_Tells]

स्थानीय समुदाय, न केवल वनों के संरक्षण का सबसे बड़ा हितरक्षक हैं बल्कि सबसे कारगर प्रबंधक भी हैं. लेकिन यहाँ तो fra 2006 जैसे कानून को अनदेखा कर वनों को बेचने की बात कही जा रही है
@PMOIndia @moefcc @TribalAffairsIn
#ScrapForestConservationAmendmentBill2023
#SavelndianForests

[Zed.tells @Zed_Tells]

The FCA 2023 violates the Forest Rights Act and the fundamental rights of millions of forest dwelling people, it must be scrapped #SaveIndianForests #ScrapForestConservationAmendmentBill2023 @pmoindia @moefcc

[Zed.tells @Zed_Tells]

@SamrajSanjana @kyang_himalaya check out.